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Impact of gut on your workout performance
Our body is made up of complex & different systems. When it comes to workout, we are interested in the cardiovascular system-heart, arteries & veins, musculoskeletal system which allows us to move & pulmonary system- lungs which allows us to absorb oxygen that our cardiovascular system exports. Besides, we should give equal importance to the
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Importance of Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin involved in blood clotting, maintaining bone health & various metabolic reactions in the body. There are different forms of Vitamin K ( commonly referred to as a family of closely related molecules) which are discussed below: Vitamin K1(phylloquinone): This is the main dietary form of Vitamin K made
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Role of Estrogen
Estrogen is commonly associated with its role in development of female sexual characteristics. Although it is primary female sex hormones, it is produced by both sexes undertaking various additional functions which includes, Regulating bone health. Sugar & Fat metabolism Blood flow There are four different types of Estrogen (E1 to E4) with E2(estradiol) being the
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Training for busy people
If you are too much occupied with your professional & personal chores & unable to give time to your body, this one’s for you. Obesity & lifestyle diseases are on rise & 75% of global population is obese & overweight. We have forgotten to define our priorities & have been leading our life on wins
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What diet should cyclists follow?
Cycling is one of the most popular & great endurance exercises & helps build leg muscles. Travelling miles in the saddle is one end of cyclist’s training. Equally important is nutrition. Cyclists often run short of carbohydrates stores which essentially is an important part of a cyclist’s nutrition. Carbohydrates, for most activities, are the main
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Passion for Fitness has rebranded as Genefitletics
Passion for Fitness, a fitness & lifestyle company offering genomics science based online fitness coaching has rebranded as Genefitletics (GFL). The company considers fitness as a sensitive & responsible part of human lives, while one solution fits all cannot be relied upon given that every individual has different DNA, biochemistry & metabolism. Genefitletics understands the
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Obesity Risk
FTO gene- fat mass & obesity related is also called as obesity gene. When we are following a particular quantified nutrition plan, we are generally advised to consume within our macros even if it means consuming carbs or fats. What we fail to realise that this sort of advice does not work for everyone since
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Why will a standard fitness solution not work?
We have discussed in detail through our various blogs & e-books- KNOW YOUR BODY & BIOHACK YOUR FITNESS that one solution fits all approach does not lend any support when it comes to maintaining a fit lifestyle. A standard diet & workout solution/program does not align with our genetic makeup. A personalised fitness solution aligned
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Optimising Cortisol
We have discussed Cortisol- our stress hormone in our earlier blog. We are going to discuss how we can optimise our cortisol for exercise & recovery. When we are exposed to physical( exercise, injury) or physiological stress( stressful events), our body releases cortisol as part of our stress response. During this stress response, cortisol regulates
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Magnesium Requirement
Magnesium is a vital mineral which our body needs for various functions – making proteins, producing energy, muscle contraction, controlling blood sugar, making DNA & giving nerve signals Mineral is essentially a micronutrient & is required in small quantities. The average adult body contains 25 grams of magnesium. Majority of this is stored in bones
